Acronis Expands #TeamUp Program in Canada with Rimouski Oceanic Partnership, Delivered by MicroAge Rimouski

Acronis, a player in cyber protection, announced a new #TeamUp partnership with the Rimouski Oceanic, a premier Canadian junior ice hockey team competing in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Through this partnership, Acronis has been named an Official Partner of Rimouski Oc´anic, with services delivered by MSP, MicroAge Rimouski, as an Acronis Delivery Partner and #CyberFit Partner.

As part of this collaboration, Acronis will provide advanced cyber protection solutions including email security, Microsoft 365 backup, and extended detection and response (XDR) through a single, integrated platform and agent. This unified approach enables the Rimouski Oceanic to streamline operations, enhance visibility across systems, and strengthen cyber protection vs. modern cyber threats.

New Acronis #TeamUp in Canada with Rimouski Oceanic, Delivered by MicroAge Rimouski
“The Rimouski Oceanic are committed to excellence both on and off the ice, and that includes ensuring our organization operates on secure and reliable technology,” said Frédéric Pelletier, director, marketing sales and partnerships, Rimouski Oceanic. “Partnering with Acronis and MicroAge Rimouski allows us to strengthen our cyber protection while simplifying how we manage our systems. With a natively integrated platform supporting our operations, we can stay focused on winning games and delivering the best possible experience for our fans.”

Acronis’ #TeamUp program connects sports organizations with leading MSPs to deliver cyber protection while enhancing brand visibility and local engagement. The partnership highlights the strength of Acronis’ MSP ecosystem, bringing local expertise and personalized support to a leading organization in Canadian junior hockey.

“Sports organizations at every level are increasingly reliant on digital systems to support performance, operations, and fan engagement,” said Pat Hurley, RVP Americas, Acronis. “Through our #TeamUp program and partnership with MicroAge Rimouski, we’re proud to continue to expand partnership opportunities in Canada while delivering natively integrated cyber protection that simplifies management and provides comprehensive security for the Rimouski Oceanic.”

With this partnership, Acronis continues to expand its footprint across global hockey and North American sports, supporting teams like the Rimouski Oceanic with innovative, integrated cyber protection solutions.

“We’re proud to partner with Acronis to bring the highest level of cyber protection to the Rimouski Oceanic,” said Pascal Pelletier, owner, MicroAge Rimouski. “By leveraging a single platform that combines email security, backup, and XDR, we’re helping ensure the organization can operate securely and efficiently, with the confidence that their data and systems are protected.”

In addition to technology enablement, the partnership includes a range of brand visibility opportunities, including official partner designation and rights to use team trademarks and logos. Acronis and MicroAge Rimouski will be included in prominent in-venue branding, as well as digital exposure through the team’s website and newsletters. The collaboration will also include a joint case study, further highlighting the impact and success of the partnership.

Service providers are invited to join the Acronis #TeamUp Program to deliver Acronis Cyber Protection solutions to world-class and global professional sports teams.